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Residence and Citizenship Options: Country Overview

A growing number of countries host residence and citizenship by investment programs (also known as golden visa programs) that offer a variety of attractive investment options designed to cater to each family’s unique requirements.

In an unsettled, ever-changing world, wealthy individuals need a plan B for themselves and their families. Below is the entire range of residence and citizenship programs Henley & Partners is proud to offer our clients.

Residence and Citizenship Options: Country Overview

Europe

 Minimum Capital

 Key Benefit

Austria Austria

Citizenship

Substantial contribution to the Austrian economy

Citizenship for your family, future generations, and visa-free access to over 180 countries

Austria Austria

Residence

EUR 50,000 in liquid funds, German language skills, permanent accommodation, and more

The right to live and study in Austria, with visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area

Bulgaria Bulgaria

Residence

EUR 512,000

The right to live, work, and study in Bulgaria, with visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area

Cyprus Cyprus

Residence

EUR 300,000

The right to live and study in Cyprus

Greece Greece

Residence

EUR 250,000

The right to live and study in Greece, with visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen area

Hungary Hungary

Residence

EUR 250,000

The right to live, work, and study in Hungary, with visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area

Italy Italy

Residence

EUR 250,000

The right to live, work, and study in Italy, with visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area

Jersey Jersey

Residence

GBP 1.75 million in real estate and GBP 250,000 in annual taxes

The right to live, work, and study in Jersey

Latvia Latvia

Residence

EUR 60,000

The right to live, work, and study in Latvia, with visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area

Luxembourg Luxembourg

Residence

EUR 500,000

The right to live, work, and study in Luxembourg, with visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area

Malta Malta

Citizenship

Exceptional achievements, contributions, or service to Malta

Citizenship for your family, future generations, and visa-free access to over 180 countries

Malta Malta

Residence

EUR 169,000

The right to live, work, and study in Malta, with visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area

Monaco Monaco

Residence

No minimum investment

The right to live, work, and study in Monaco, with visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area

Montenegro Montenegro

Residence

No minimum investment

The right to live, work, and study in Montenegro

North Macedonia North Macedonia

Citizenship

EUR 200,000

Citizenship for your family, future generations, and visa-free access to over 120 countries

Portugal Portugal

Residence

EUR 250,000

The right to live, work, and study in Portugal, with visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area

Serbia Serbia

Residence

Annual cost of EUR 6,000 (company formation option)

The right to live, work, and study in Serbia

Switzerland Switzerland

Residence

CHF 250,000 in annual taxes

The right to live and study in Switzerland, with visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area

Türkiye Türkiye

Citizenship

USD 400,000

Citizenship for your family, future generations, and visa-free access to over 110 countries

United Kingdom United Kingdom

Residence

Innovative, scaling business

The right to live, work, and study in the UK

Caribbean

 Minimum Capital

 Key Benefit

Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda

Citizenship

USD 230,000

Citizenship for your family and visa-free access to over 150 countries

The Bahamas The Bahamas

Residence

USD 1 million

The right to live in The Bahamas

Cayman Islands Cayman Islands

Residence

USD 1.2 million or 10% ownership in Cayman Islands business

The right to live in the Cayman Islands

Dominica Dominica

Citizenship

USD 200,000

Citizenship for your family, future generations, and visa-free access to over 140 countries

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic

Residence

USD 200,000

The right to live, work, and study in the Dominican Republic

Grenada Grenada

Citizenship

USD 235,000

Citizenship for your family, future generations, and visa-free access to over 140 countries

St. Kitts and Nevis St. Kitts and Nevis

Citizenship

USD 250,000

Citizenship for your family, future generations, and visa-free access to over 150 countries

St. Lucia St. Lucia

Citizenship

USD 240,000

Citizenship for your family and visa-free access to over 140 countries

The Americas

 Minimum Capital

 Key Benefit

Argentina Argentina

Citizenship

Launching in H2 2026

Citizenship for your family and future generations, with visa-free travel to over 160 countries and freedom of movement across MERCOSUR

Canada Canada

Residence

CAD 1.2 million (QIIP)

The right to live, work, and study in Canada

Costa Rica Costa Rica

Residence

USD 150,000 (Investor Residence)

The right to live and study in Costa Rica

Mexico Mexico

Residence

USD 280,000

The right to live, work, and study in Mexico

Panama Panama

Residence

USD 100,000

The right to live, work, and study in Panama

United States of America United States of America

Residence

USD 800,000

The right to live, work, and study in the USA

Official coat of arms of Uruguay, featuring a sun, shield, and laurel wreath. Uruguay

Residence

Minimum monthly income of USD 1,000

The right to live, work, and study in Uruguay

Middle East

 Minimum Capital

 Key Benefit

Jordan Jordan

Citizenship

JOD 350,000

Citizenship for your family, future generations, and visa-free access to over 50 countries

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Residence

Annual fee of SAR 100,000 or one-time fee of SAR 800,000

The right to live, work, and study in Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Residence

AED 1 million

The right to live, work, and study in the UAE

Asia

 Minimum Capital

 Key Benefit

Hong Kong Hong Kong

Residence

HKD 30 million

The right to live, work, and study in Hong Kong

Malaysia Malaysia

Residence

MYR 1 million

The right to live, work, and study in Malaysia

Maldives Maldives

Residence

Launching in H2 2026

The right to live in the Maldives

Singapore Singapore

Residence

SGD 10 million

The right to live, work, and study in Singapore

Thailand Thailand

Residence

THB 650,000

The right to live in Thailand

Oceania

 Minimum Capital

 Key Benefit

Australia Australia

Residence

No financial contribution

The right to live, work, and study in Australia

Nauru Nauru

Citizenship

USD 120,000 (USD 95,000 under a limited time offer)

Citizenship for your family and visa-free access to over 80 countries

New Zealand New Zealand

Residence

NZD 5 million

The right to live, work, and study in New Zealand

Africa

 Minimum Capital

 Key Benefit

Egypt Egypt

Citizenship

USD 250,000

Citizenship for your family, future generations, and visa-free access to over 50 countries

Mauritius Mauritius

Residence

USD 375,000

The right to live, work, and study in Mauritius

São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé and Príncipe

Citizenship

USD 95,000

Citizenship for your family, future generations, and visa-free access to over 60 countries

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As the global leader in residence and citizenship planning, Henley & Partners is best placed to advise you and your family. Contact us for a free consultation.

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